They Call Me Bruce?

A white suburban family discovers their new Black exchange student is actually a martial arts master and a former mob enforcer. He uses his unique skills to protect them from a local street gang that begins to terrorize their neighborhood. The family must adapt to their new protector while he navigates a culture he barely understands.

This low-budget action-comedy was met with overwhelmingly negative reviews, with critics lambasting its offensive racial stereotypes, nonsensical plot, and poor execution. Audiences also largely dismissed the film, contributing to its status as a critically panned and largely forgotten movie.

• Widely criticized for its deeply offensive and outdated racial stereotypes.

• Panned for its nonsensical and predictable plot, lacking any comedic or dramatic merit.

• The film's low production value and amateurish direction were frequently cited as major drawbacks.

Google audience: Audience reception is scarce due to the film's obscurity and negative critical standing, but available commentary generally echoes criticisms of its offensive content and lack of quality.

The film was released during a period when exploitation films featuring racial tropes were more common, but 'They Call Me Bruce?' stands out for its particularly egregious and widely condemned handling of these themes.